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PSE&G gas construction update: week of January 13

Posted on January 10, 2025

PSE&G and contractor crews will continue working on the gas pipe replacement project. Monday, January 13 to Friday, January 17 Crews will be working on West Main Street/Rt. 28 (near N. Bridge Street), from 9 am to 2 pm. There will be a lane shift in traffic and set up will start at 8 am....

Special council meeting on January 14

Posted on January 7, 2025

The Borough of Somerville has scheduled a special council meeting at 6 pm on Tuesday, January 14, 2025. The meeting will be held in the Council Chambers room, at the Civic Center, located at 24 Robeson Street in Somerville. The meeting will open to the public for public comment and a resolution will be adopted...

2024 Christmas tree recycling and disposal options

Posted on January 6, 2025

Somerset County residents The Somerset County Park Commission is accepting natural Christmas trees for recycling. Trees will be chipped into wood chip mulch which will be used throughout the park system to mulch plantings. Some chips/mulch will be made available to the public at each of the drop-off sites at no cost. You may drop-off trees:...

Somerville Library January 2025 calendar

Posted on January 6, 2025

The Somerville Public Library offers fun activities, games, workshops, and programs for all ages. Check out what's happening in January! Infants, toddlers, and pre-school Time to Play Organized play stations and toys will be available for caregivers and children (birth to 5 years). Time: 10:30 am Dates: January 3, 31 Baby/Toddler Storytime This interactive program is filled...

Mayor’s 2025 State of the Borough address

Posted on January 5, 2025

Mayor Brian Gallagher delivered the annual State of the Borough address at the annual reorganization meeting on January 1, 2025. Citizens, honored guests, borough employees, fire department, rescue squad, police personnel, Somerville Borough Council, friends and family….good afternoon, and Happy New Year! The state of our borough continues to be strong, promising, and the talk...

2024 holiday schedule

Posted on December 4, 2024

Please note the revised schedule for municipal services during the holiday season. Tuesday, December 24 Borough Hall offices will be closed in observance of Christmas Eve Garbage collection will operate as usual Wednesday, December 25 Borough Hall offices will be closed in observance of Christmas Day Garbage collection is suspended and will resume with extra...

Join us for the Somerville annual Reorganization Meeting

Join us at the 2025 reorganization meeting

Posted on December 4, 2024

The annual reorganization meeting will be held at 12 pm on January 1, 2025. Please note the new location at the Somerville Middle School, located at 51 W. Cliff Street. The entrance is in the back parking lot on West High Street. Councilmember RanD Pitts and Andrew Conte will take the oath of office and...

Free parking during the 2024 holiday season

Posted on December 4, 2024

As a reminder, free parking is available during the holiday season on Saturday, Sunday, December 25 and January 1. Saturday Lots 1, 2, 4 and 6: Free parking every Saturday between Thanksgiving and New Year’s Day Lot 7: Parking is always free on Saturdays Paid parking will still be enforced on Main Street and the...

Vacuum trucks to complete leaf pickup on December 6

Posted on December 3, 2024

The Department of Public Works (DPW) is currently working on the last round of curbside leaf pickup with the vacuum trucks. The last day is Friday, December 6. You may continue to collect leaves in paper bags. Drop leaves off in the DPW dumpster located at 32 5th Street The dumpster is open from 7:30...

Somerville Fire Department Holiday Lights Parade

2024 Holiday Lights Parade map

Posted on December 3, 2024

Expect temporary, rolling road closures for the 13th annual Holiday Lights Parade, on Saturday, December 7. The parade, hosted by the Somerville Fire Department, will start at approximately 6 pm. Hundreds of volunteer first responders from throughout New Jersey will decorate 70+ emergency vehicles and make their way around Somerville, led by Santa Claus. We...

PSE&G gas construction update: week of December 2

Posted on December 2, 2024

PSE&G and contractor crews will continue working on the gas pipe replacement project. Monday, December 2 to Friday, December 6 Connecting service lines on North Cadillac Dr and Schoolhouse Ln Restoring sidewalks and driveway aprons (in scattered locations) View the interactive map to see current work locations. Questions Contact the PSE&G Gas Construction customer hotline...

Somerville Library December 2024 calendar

Posted on December 1, 2024

The Somerville Public Library offers fun activities, games, workshops, and programs for all ages. Check out what's happening in December! Infants, toddlers, and pre-school Preschool Storytime An interactive program that fosters early literacy skills through books, songs, and activities. This program is for ages 3 to 5 years, with a caregiver. Time: 10:30 am Dates: December...

Somerset County is seeking input for the Hazard Mitigation Plan update.

Provide input for the Hazard Mitigation Plan update

Posted on December 1, 2024

Somerset County is updating the 2019 Hazard Mitigation Plan and is seeking input from the public. About the plan The plan identifies local strengths and weaknesses by focusing on existing and future buildings, infrastructure, and critical facilities that might be impacted by natural disasters. The final 2025 Hazard Mitigation Plan update will include a risk...

register now for the Somerville 5K Turkey Trot

Everything you need to know about the 2024 Turkey Trot

Posted on November 28, 2024

We're looking forward to the 9th Annual Somerville 5K Turkey Trot on Thanksgiving Day! All proceeds from the race will benefit programs, events and facilities offered by Somerville Recreation. This event will be held rain or shine. Registration Online registration closed on November 21, but you may still register in person on November 28, from...

2024 Thanksgiving schedule

Posted on November 27, 2024

Please note the Thanksgiving schedule for municipal services. Borough Hall Borough Hall offices will be closed on Thursday, November 28 and Friday, November 29 in observance of the Thanksgiving holiday. Garbage collection Garbage pickup is suspended on Thanksgiving and will resume on Friday. Parking Parking is free in Lots 1, 2, 4 and 6, every...

news and information from the Environmental Commission

Environmental Commission wins achievement award

Posted on November 26, 2024

The Somerville Environmental Commission proudly received the prestigious Environmental Achievement Award at the Association of New Jersey Environmental Commissions (ANJEC) 51st Annual Environmental Congress on September 27. This recognition highlights the commission's commitment to environmental stewardship and its impactful reforestation efforts along Peters Brook Greenway. Earlier this year, the Environmental Commission secured a grant from...

PSE&G gas construction update: week of November 25

Posted on November 22, 2024

PSE&G and contractor crews will continue working on the gas pipe replacement project. Monday, November 25 to Wednesday, November 27 Crews will finish connecting service lines on North Cadillac Dr and Catalina Dr. Crews will not work on Thursday, November 28 or Friday, November 29 (Thanksgiving holiday). View the interactive map to see current work...

Emergency Services Facility public tours

Tour the Emergency Services Facility

Posted on November 20, 2024

Mayor Brian Gallagher and the Borough Council invite you to tour the joint Police/Fire/Rescue Squad Emergency Services Facility. This is an ideal time to see the size and complexity of this facility, without the restrictions of a highly-secured building. What you should know Address: 85 North Gaston Ave Parking: Available in the parking lot behind...

Road closures on Thanksgiving

Posted on November 16, 2024

We're looking forward to bringing the community together for the Somerville 5K Turkey Trot on Thanksgiving morning! Please plan for rolling (temporary) road closures on Thursday, November 28, from 8:45 to 10 am, along the race course, on: Veterans Memorial Drive E S. Bridge Street (between Veterans Memorial Drive E and 5th Street) 5th Street...

PSE&G gas construction update: week of November 18

Posted on November 15, 2024

PSE&G and contractor crews will continue working on the gas pipe replacement project. Monday, November 18 to Friday, November 22 Paving and striping is scheduled on Main Street (from N. Gaston Ave to Haynes Street) on Monday, November 18. Working hours will be from 9 am to 5 pm. Detours will be set up on...